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Perfect Cream Cheese Spritz Cookies Recipe for Cookie Press

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These cream cheese spritz cookies are incredibly tender, hold their shape beautifully in a cookie press, and have a subtle tang that perfectly balances the sweetness. They are the solution to holiday baking frustration, yielding perfect, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies every time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional but recommended)
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Sprinkles or sanding sugar (for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Cream the Butter and Cream Cheese: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the softened butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until light, fluffy, and completely combined, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add Sugar and Egg Yolk: Add the granulated sugar and beat on medium speed for another 2 minutes until light and creamy. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl. Add the egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract (if using). Beat on low speed until just combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
  4. Add Flour Mixture: With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stop the mixer as soon as the last streaks of flour disappear.
  5. Chill the Dough (Optional but Helpful): For best results, wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Prepare the Cookie Press: While the dough chills, fit your cookie press with the desired disk. Make sure the press is clean and dry.
  7. Load the Press: Pinch off a piece of dough (about the size of a golf ball) and pack it firmly into the cookie press chamber. Avoid leaving air pockets. Twist on the bottom ring.
  8. Press the Cookies: Hold the cookie press perpendicular to an ungreased, parchment-lined baking sheet. Press down firmly and evenly, then lift straight up.
  9. Decorate: Before baking, add sprinkles or sanding sugar to the cookies.
  10. Bake: Bake in a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are just lightly golden. Do not overbake.
  11. Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat, block-style cream cheese. Do not grease baking sheets; the dough needs friction to release from the press. If dough becomes too sticky, chill it for 15-20 minutes. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

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